murder-hole

[US]/[ˈmɜːðəhəʊl]/
[UK]/[ˈmɜːðərhoʊl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A small, low opening in a castle wall or portcullis through which defenders could attack enemies with stones, arrows, or boiling liquids.; A loophole; a means of escape or advantage.

Phrases & Collocations

murder-hole design

found a murder-hole

murder-hole location

murder-holes exist

sealing murder-holes

avoid murder-holes

murder-hole risk

checking for murder-holes

murder-hole vulnerability

identifying murder-holes

Example Sentences

the old castle had a small murder-hole above the main gate.

medieval fortifications often featured a murder-hole to defend against attackers.

he pointed out the murder-hole, a strategic defensive feature.

the murder-hole allowed defenders to pour boiling oil on enemies below.

archaeologists discovered a previously unknown murder-hole in the tower.

the design included a cleverly concealed murder-hole for added security.

they studied the murder-hole's construction and purpose meticulously.

the murder-hole provided a crucial advantage in castle defense.

the murder-hole's location was carefully chosen for maximum impact.

historical records mention the use of murder-holes in several battles.

the murder-hole served as a deadly trap for anyone attempting to breach the gate.

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